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Undergraduate Natural Resources & Conservation at West Virginia University

104 Total Degrees Awarded
1 Award Levels Offered
#1 Best Rank — Bachelor's
$41,452 Bachelor's Salary

We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at West Virginia University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

West Virginia University Undergraduate Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings

#296 in the U.S.
#1 in West Virginia
#47 in the Southeast Region

College Factual ranks West Virginia University as a strong choice for natural resources & conservation, placing at #296 out of 468 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools 296 of 468
Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in West Virginia 1 of 5
Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Southeast Region 47 of 92

Undergraduate Natural Resources & Conservation Degrees at West Virginia University

The table below lists every degree level granted in natural resources & conservation at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 104
Master’s 21
Doctoral 8

Natural Resources & Conservation Majors at West Virginia University

The natural resources & conservation area of study at West Virginia University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:

Major Annual Graduates
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management 72
Forestry 24
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy 21
Natural Resources Conservation and Research 16

West Virginia University Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, West Virginia University awarded 104 bachelor’s degrees in natural resources & conservation.

Bachelor’s Rankings

West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for natural resources & conservation at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia 1
Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 44
Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools 268

Salary of Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

$41,452 Bachelor's Median Salary

Natural Resources & Conservation majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University earn a median of $41,452 a year. This is lower than $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.

Salary for Natural Resources & Conservation majors with a bachelor's degree at West Virginia University

Student Debt of Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

$24,290 Bachelor's Median Debt

Earning a bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, natural resources & conservation students borrow a median amount of $24,290 in student loans. This is higher than $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.

Student debt for Natural Resources & Conservation majors with a bachelor's degree at West Virginia University

West Virginia University Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

$10,104 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$24,290 Average Student Debt

Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $8,976 $28,608

Learn more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.

Bachelor’s Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 69% of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.

West Virginia University gender breakdown of Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor's degree grads The majority of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. About 87% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation.

Ethnic diversity of Natural Resources & Conservation majors at West Virginia University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 90
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 10

Graduate Study in Natural Resources & Conservation at West Virginia University

Graduate study is also available at West Virginia University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.

Graduate Level Annual Graduates
Master’s Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation 21
Doctoral Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation 8

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